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Published Papers or Presentations

Dec 09 Google's Bombshell: It's not just about GPS

Author: Mike Flom  Format: PDF Pages: 13 Cost U.S. FREE-$2,500

An insightful report on the impact of Google's free GPS Navigation announcement, recently matched by Nokia, on various industry parties and responses. Important insights those concerned not just with LBS but with application strategy and advertising from wireless operators, handset providers, portals and content as well as location-based services (LBS) Industry.

Industry execs are either very concerned or in denial about the widespread implications. Don't be a frog in a pot of water on a lit stove!

To acquire:  Click http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZRD2FV2 or copy and paste link and completely fill in a very brief survey for a copy of report. Available free to qualified companies and executives only, others with $2,500 payment (table of contents avail on request). For redistribution only within your company. Must be or provide an LBS consulting decision maker, e.g. a senior exec at a recognized LBS Company, e.g. wireless operators, handset providers, PND or PND software, OS or LBS tool, GPS navigation automotive OEM or aftermarket, or other location-based wireless application; portal, content or map supplier, professional investor in one of these companies (e.g. VC). Company contact and decision maker required. Allow 3-5 business days for fulfillment.

Apr 07 Wireless Location-Based Services: 

            A Honey Pot for Investment Capital

 Author: Mike Flom  Format: Windows PPT 2003 Pages: 9 Cost $0 

To acquire:  e-mail info @mikeflom.com (remove space between info and @) with your name, company, title.

This presentation shows the hot markets and segments in LBS, including devices, infrastructure, consumer and enterprise applications, emerging and bleeding edge applications. Recent financing and acquisition activity is show, along with stage (revenue, growth, investment) of each segment.

Published Articles or Quotes

May 14, 2007 "As location-based apps grow, so do offdeck 

                          alternatives" RCR Wireless News, 

                          www.rcrnews.com

Author: Colin Gibbs Format: web article Pages: 1 Cost subscription 

Article about LBS, Google, Sprint-Nextel, Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, Helio, RIM, Nokia. Mike Flom is quoted in article.

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